Drama: Simpson Middle School Presents "Thoroughly Modern Miller Junior" this Weekend

Leesburg (April 19, 2012) - Simpson Middle School presents this weekend a funny, charming, and thoroughly enjoyable musical - "Thoroughly Modern Millie Junior".

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday April 20-21 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 21.

The musical features singing, tap dancing, comedy and flapper-style costumes – it’s
great entertainment for the entire family. The story takes place in 1922 – Millie arrives in New York from Kansas to pursue her dream of becoming “thoroughly modern” and marrying for money instead of love.

The city is full of intrigue and jazz – a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever.

 "Thoroughly Modern Millie" is being directed by Christine Denning, owner of Kidz-Act here in Leesburg. This is Denning's second year directing at the middle school. Willis Rosenfeld, chorus teacher at Simpson, is teaching the music to the students.

Cassie Ludtke, owner of Footloose Dance and Fitness in Purcellville, is directing the dance choreography.